This webinar cover accessibility to wireless technology, such as cell ph
ones, smartphones, tablets, eReaders, and other mobile devices. Presenters
will review applicable requirements in the Section 508 Standards for wirele
ss devices and will discuss common accessibility barriers and solutions dev
eloped by the industry to address accessibility.

The 508 standards ca
n be challenging to apply to this area of technology since they were develo
ped when telephones were primarily used for two-way voice communication. To
day wireless telephones may incorporate many features, such as two-way voic
e communication, texting, web surfing, game playing and content creation. I
n addition, these features may be found in a variety of platforms for smart
phones and tablets. This session will examine the relevant Section 508 stan
dards and will provide information on resources available to research the a
ccessibility features of specific wireless products. The FCC Clearinghouse
on Accessible Products will be discussed as well as the Global Accessibilit
y Reporting Initiative. The webinar will also include tips for evaluating w
ireless products.

The Section 508 Best Practices Webinar Series provides
helpful information and best practices for federal agencies in meeting thei
r obligations under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act which ensures acc
ess to electronic and information technology in the federal sector. This we
binar series is made available by the Accessibility Committee of the CIO Co
uncil in partnership with the U.S. Access Board and eFedLink.